(Lincoln)-In anticipation of an expected Presidential Proclamation, Gov. Dave Heineman is directing that flags at all state buildings in Nebraska and facilities be lowered to half-staff on Wednesday, Sept. 11 in observance of Patriot Day.

The Patriot Day remembrance honors the victims lost in the 2001 terrorist strikes in New York, Washington, D.C. and Pennsylvania.

Nebraska residents are encouraged to fly flags at half-staff in recognition of Patriot Day.